The Book Nook (Enemy Pie)

 

I can’t believe that tomorrow is already Friday. I’m not complaining (AT ALL), but I can’t get over how TIME FLIES!

Last week, I told you all that I was going to start a weekly feature called, “The Book Nook.” Each week, I’ll be featuring a different picture book. I’ll be sharing anchor charts, lesson plan ideas, and all kinds of other goodies! (Note: I initially wanted to start this little idea on Tuesday, but you know how that goes. Bear with me!)

This week, I am featuring the book, Enemy Pie.

Have you all ever read this story? It is seriously precious! It’s about a boy who was having the perfect summer until Jeremy Ross moved into the neighborhood. Jeremy Ross immediately becomes this little boy’s BIGGEST ENEMY. The little boy’s dad comes up with a solution to the problem: Enemy Pie. But, before Jeremy Ross can eat the Enemy Pie, the little boy must spend an entire day with him.

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My students love this book! It’s perfect for all kinds of lessons, like friendship, problem/solution, and how to be kind to others. Also, it’s a great discussion book…even for those shy ones!

One fun thing you could do is make an Enemy Pie anchor chart. On our anchor chart, we brainstormed ways we can be a good friend. {Laminate your anchor charts and hang them up around your classroom! Your kids will refer to them all year long.}

Another great activity you could do is make “Friendship Pie.” In pairs, you could have your students brainstorm the “ingredients” needed for “Friendship Pie,” and write the “instructions’ on how to be a good friend. Afterwards, they could work together to make a simple and cute “Friendship Pie” craft (templates are provided for you below).

You could always have them complete a Venn-Diagram on how they are alike and different. This is a fun way to teach students how to use a Venn-Diagram, as well!

If you’re reading this book during Language Arts, it fits in perfectly with problem and solution! Have your students identify the problem and solution using this simple graphic organizer.

Sometimes, I’m short on time in the morning, so I love having quick and simple Morning Work activities. This writing prompt is perfect for those late mornings!

You can download all of these activities (including the pie templates) free! Just click on the link to grab them. Enjoy!

Do you have a picture book you’d like me to feature? Leave the name of it below!